Monk admits Swansea are practically safe from relegation

The Welsh side won back-to-back games for the first time in 58 matches to move nine points clear of the relegation zone, however with both Cardiff and Sunderland boasting games in hand they are not mathematically ensured of their Premier League status.

However, there was a sense of relief at the Liberty Stadium and Monk said following the victory: "We're not mathematically [safe] but barring a disaster we should be safe in the league.

"But until the results come in I can’t say, 'yeah for definite that we're safe'. But today was a great step forward for us. The relief was more last week [a 2-1 win at Newcastle]. This week there was more of a determination to make sure we added points."

The goal of the day, and possible contender for strike of the season, came from Jonjo Shelvey who lobbed Brad Guzan from the centre circle with a superb volley on 26 minutes to restore Swansea's lead.

"He tries that a lot, he tries it in training. Sometimes it can be frustrating if he doesn’t do it but he’s got that in the locker, that ability," Monk added.

"It was great technique to see the keeper off his line early and he gave the keeper no chance once he hit it. It got us back on top, gave our confidence another boost and then from that point onwards I thought we were well worth the win."